Barangay Salog is a local government unit in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 419 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rhett Togonon Binghoy(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Salog · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Salog
Barangay Salog is a very small barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, located in the province of Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Salog had a population of 419. This made it the 37th largest of 40 barangays in Hinunangan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Salog accounted for approximately 1.38% of the total population of Hinunangan, which stood at 30,384 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Salog changed from 368 to 419, a shift of +13.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Hinunangan. Barangay Salog is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hinunangan is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Salog, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Salog ranks 387th by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Hinunangan or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Salog from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
374
—
—
2020 CPH
368
-6
-1.6%
2024 POPCEN
419
+51
+13.9%
2015–2020: -1.6% total (-0.32%/yr).2020–2024: +13.9% total (+3.30%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Hinunangan
37thof 40
Among the smaller barangays of Hinunangan by population.
Share of Hinunangan
1.4%
of the municipality's total 30,384 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
387thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Hinunangan (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Salog
Where is Barangay Salog located?▾
Barangay Salog is a barangay in the municipality of Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Salog hall?▾
Barangay Salog is located in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Salog?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Salog is Rhett Togonon Binghoy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Salog?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Salog is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hinunangan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Salog part of?▾
Barangay Salog is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Salog urban or rural?▾
Barangay Salog is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Hinunangan?▾
Hinunangan is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Salog.
Has the population of Barangay Salog been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Salog went from 368 residents to 419 — a change of +13.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Salog in?▾
Barangay Salog is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Hinunangan.
How many barangays are in Hinunangan?▾
Hinunangan has 40 barangays, including Barangay Salog. You can browse the full list on our Hinunangan page.
How many residents does Barangay Salog have?▾
Barangay Salog had a population of 419 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Salog?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hinunangan is 6608. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Salog, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Salog was last updated on 2026-05-27. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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